Job Description:
MKTG SE is a global agency that harnesses the power of sports and entertainment for brands. For over 20 yearsweveignited fandom andinnovatedactivation in the world of sports and entertainment to make something worth noticing engaging likingsharingand remembering. Weleveragedeep INSIGHTS and our network of seasoned & creative team members to create IMPACT between properties fans & brands. MKTG SE is a part of the broaderdentsuSports International network.
MKTG SE is looking for a Director Sponsorship Consulting withexpertisein womens sports and the NFL to work with our roster of Fortune 500 clients. This hybrid role reports into the VP Sponsorship Consulting and offers an exciting opportunity to shape partnership strategy activation and rightsholder management across major properties. You will lead a team of experienced marketers and serve as a strategic and creative partner to 23 clients developing executing and measuring highimpact programs. This role plays a key part in building integrated strategies managing relationships with key rightsholders and media partners and driving innovative marketing solutions for some of the biggest sponsors in womens sports and the NFL.
Responsibilities:
Develop integrated strategic solutions that address client challenges
Provide ongoing and proactive strategic counsel to help clientsidentifyand maximize opportunities within the sports and entertainment landscape
Lead and inspire a team of professionals to deliver bestinclass work while supporting the growth and development of junior team members
Maintain regular communication and collaboration with clients rightsholders and agency partners to ensure alignment and delivery of highimpact solutions
Collaborate with leagues teams sanctioning bodies and rightsholders to build strong partnership strategies activation plans and measurement frameworks
Write and develop clientready materials including POV documents strategic recommendations and presentations
Oversee activation programming including annual and eventlevel budgets ensuring efficient cost management and adherence to client and internal guidelines
Lead the annual activation planning process for 23 clients while partnering with senior leadership to shape holistic partnership strategies
Negotiate with local and national rightsholders on behalf of clients to secure mutually beneficial agreements that elevate partnership performance
Contribute to agency new business efforts through brainstorming presentation development and pitch participation
Travel up to 25 percent of the time as needed for client meetings events and activations
Qualifications:
6 years of sponsorship consulting experience
3 years ofwomens sports and/orNFLexperience working on high-profile sponsorship programs involving propertiesclubs and athlete partnerships.
Experience managing sponsorship programs with other major sports & entertainment properties across multiple industry categories (CPG Logistics Financial Services Auto)
Knowledge of and experience with the full marketing / activation mix social media content marketing influencers experientialmediaand marketing promotions
Create and present high-level sponsorship concepts to senior client leaders
Comfort managing and delegating daily tasks to junior teammates while ensuring quality and timeliness of all deliverables
Experienced working in WordExceland PowerPoint
BA/BS in Marketing related field
The annual salary range for this position is $78000-$126500.Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors including relevant experience knowledge skills and other factors permitted by law.Additionally this position is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation.
Benefits available with this position include:
Medical vision and dental insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
401k
Flexible paid time off
At least 15 paid holidays per year
Paid sick and safe leave and
Paid parental leave.
To begin the application process please click on the Apply button at the top of this jobposting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be contacted fornextsteps.
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Location:
Cincinnati - W 12th StBrand:
Mktg SportsTime Type:
Full timeContract Type:
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Required Experience:
Director